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Obed-edom
Obed-edom was the owner of the house where the Ark of the Covenant remained for three months during the reign of King David. Scripture records that God blessed him and his entire household during that time. Chronicles also presents him as a Levite gatekeeper.
Articles 12, showing 6
- 2 Samuel 6Bible
This chapter recounts how David brings the ark of God (the Ark of the Covenant) to the City of David. The procession halts when Uzzah dies, and the ark rests at the house of Obed-edom before being brought up with rejoicing. Michal despises David for dancing.
- 1 Chronicles 15Bible
In this chapter David has the Levites carry the Ark of the Covenant and appoints singers and musicians, and the ark is brought from the house of Obed-edom to the City of David. The chapter ends with Michal despising David as he dances.
- 1 Chronicles 13Bible
1 Chronicles 13 recounts how David, together with all Israel, attempted to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim, halted the effort when Uzza died, and left the ark in the house of Obed-edom for three months.
- 1 Chronicles 14Bible
1 Chronicles 14 records how Hiram king of Tyre helped build David's palace, lists the sons born to David in Jerusalem, and recounts David's two victories over the Philistines in the Valley of Rephaim.
- ChenaniahPeople
Chenaniah was a chief of the Levites who directed and taught the singing when David brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. He appears in 1 Chronicles 15.
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